How to Make Buttermilk

Homemade buttermilk in a glass milk bottle with a clip-top lid, with a bag of milk and bottle of vinegar in the background.

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How to Make Buttermilk

Make a homemade buttermilk substitute from milk and vinegar! It’s quick and easy, and it works as a replacement in just about any recipe.

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: buttermilk substitute, homemade buttermilk, how to make buttermilk

Servings: cups

Author: Katerina Petrovska

Ingredients

3 tablespoons white vinegar
2 scant cups 2% milk

Instructions

Combine. Place the white vinegar in a glass measuring cup. Add enough milk to make 2 cups total.
Rest. Stir and then let the mixture stand for 15 minutes. The milk will begin to curdle.
Enjoy! Use your homemade buttermilk right away, or cover and refrigerate.

Notes

This substitute does mimic the function of buttermilk, however, it does lack the classic buttermilk flavor. This is a great substitute when a recipe calls for buttermilk, but you don't have any on hand.

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